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This Position reports to:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

 

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team to execute purchasing and logistics strategies that support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products. Each day, you will ensure execution in accordance with company and Procurement team instructions and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.

The work model for the role is: #L-ONSITE

This role is contributing to the Electrification team and Stakeholders.

You will be mainly accountable for:Implements effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements. Ensures relevant parties understand strategies and execute processes accordingly and ensures alignment between local procurement activities and division strategy.Implements programs to drive improvement in cost, quality, and delivery, in accordance with group/business area procurement guidelines and global division/business area objectives. Secures full utilization of the SAP Ariba platform according to the relevant procedure, both related to sharing supplier information and finding existing high-performing suppliers to ABB.Manages planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending, and savings forecasts. Ensures Buyers minimize risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and company guidelines.Monitors the procurement processes and activities, and resolves issues related to procurement cost, quality, and delivery Monitors and reports internal and supplier performance (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)), quality issues, and development actions. Supports conformance to ABB procurement metrics.Leverages category teams locally, regionally, and globally to ensure appropriate supplier selection.Defines and establishes local standard agreements with all major local suppliers.Provides and maintains standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with company directives and guidelines.
Our team dynamics
You will join a innovative and proactive team
Qualifications for the roleBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, with experience in the electrical industry preferred.At least 8 years of proven experience leading procurement and logistics teams, focused on cost reduction and continuous improvement.Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written) is essential for global communication.Strong command of SAP Ariba and other digital procurement tools.Knowledge of quality standards and commercial procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risk.Ability to implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.Experience negotiating contracts and working with global category teams.

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